LEARN TO PLAY TAEKWONDO

Author: Dr. Tarun Routhan, Daisy

Taekwondo is one of the most systematic and scientific Korean traditional martial arts, that teaches more than physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that of enhancing our spirit and life through showing ways of training our body and mind. Today, it has become a global sport that has gained an international reputation and stands among the official games in the Olympics. First, Taekwondo is the right way of using Tae and Kwon's fists and feet, ' or all the parts of the body that are represented by fists and feet. Second, it is a way to control or calm down fights and keep the peace. This concept comes from the meaning of Tae Kwon ' to put fists under control ' [ or ' to step on fists ' ] Thus Taekwondo means " the right way of using all parts of the body to stop fights and help to build a better and more peaceful world. Taekwondo today is similar to the martial arts in other Oriental countries and shares some features with them because in the course of its evolution it has gained many different styles that existed in the martial arts of the countries surrounding Korea, like Japan and China.

Contents: History of the Game. Taekwondo in India. Rules and Regulations of the Game. Fundamental Skills and Techniques of the Game ... 20 Measurement of Playfield and Equipments . .73 6. Important Tournaments and Venues. 7. Sports Awards and Sports Personalities. Glossary of the Game.

ISBN 9789384603519

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